Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) called on the Trump administration Wednesday to swiftly end its military operations against Iran amid legislative pressure to bring this monthslong conflict to a close. Kaine noted the House’s passage of three Iran war powers resolutions, calling the conflict “triply illegal” in comments to reporters on Capitol Hill shared by CSPAN. …
The Hill•Sarah Davis3h ago
A federal judge in D.C. on Wednesday appeared skeptical of the Trump administration’s decision to ban a trio of news outlets from the White House complex last week and revoke their hard press badges. Due process “wasn’t followed here,” U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee, said near the start of an afternoon hearing. CNN, Politico…
The Hill•Dominick Mastrangelo3h ago
The Trump administration's suggestion that it could ban or limit diesel exports has sparked furious backlash from the American oil industry. Politicians are trying to bring down soaring energy prices ahead of the midterm election in November, but critics say a ban would cause supply problems and higher prices both at home and abroad. Also in this edition - the OECD says the global economy is withstanding the energy shock better than expected, partly thanks to AI investment.
Prominent media figures in Trump’s MAGA base, and even some Republicans campaigning in battleground states, have broken with the president on the Iran war
A federal judge said that he will rule “as soon as I can” on whether access should be restored to CNN, Politico and MS NOW after Donald Trump’s banned them from the White House because of their coverage of him. In a 45-minute hearing on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly noted thta he is […]
Deadline•Ted Johnson3h ago
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says summit would be opportunity for Russian president to engage with global leaders.
Al Jazeera3h ago
The former Maine governor, a Republican running for Congress, said the Trump administration is seeking to wrongly deport his son’s father-in-law, who has a work permit.
The New York Times•Bayliss Wagner3h ago
President Trump will attend the University of Texas vs. University of Tennessee college football game in Knoxville on Saturday, the White House confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. The game will mark the first college football game Trump has attended since January’s College Football Playoff National Championship when Indiana University defeated the University of Miami.…
The Hill•Julia Manchester3h ago
Donald Trump is hosting Xi Jinping in Washington for the Chinese leader's state visit.
The Sydney Morning Herald4h ago
Altman is one of several tech executives who's argued that AI companies should temper the pace of AI development in order to manage potential risks.
DC Judge Timothy Kelly questions Trump’s threats to CNN, MSNOW and Politico after journalists’ passes were abruptly revoked
Despite the rivalry between the United States and China, President Trump has repeatedly found ways to give President Xi Jinping of China a pass, portraying him more as a personal friend than a competitor.
The New York Times•Erica L. Green4h ago
Experts attribute the changing mood to fading memories of the coronavirus pandemic, awareness of China’s tech innovations and disaffection with President Trump’s trade wars.
The New York Times•Anton Troianovski4h ago
The DOJ on Tuesday night cited national security concerns in justifying President Trump's ban of MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House.
President Trump’s approval ratings among rural voters are taking a hit as concerns mount about rising living costs across the country, according to survey results published Wednesday. While about half of respondents in the new KFF/Associated Press poll expressed support for the president’s overall job performance, 57 percent said they disapproved of how Trump has…
The Hill•Sarah Davis4h ago
Chris Wright also doubled down on his criticism of renewable energy sources like solar power.
The New York Times•Maxine Joselow4h ago
The news organisations are scheduled to make their case to a US district judge on Wednesday afternoon.
Al Jazeera4h ago
Jim Acosta, a CNN reporter, talking to journalists at the White House after having his access reinstated by Judge Timothy J. Kelly in 2018.
The New York Times•Erik Wemple4h ago
It’s a sign that White House officials are trying to stem frustrations from battleground and farm-state Republicans ahead of the November election.